Friday, February 14, 2014

Rehearsal Blog Update 02/14/2014

Dear Intermediate Singers and Families,

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Next week is Ski Week, so there will be NO REHEARSALS; however(!!!!), it’s extremely important that you practice over the break the repertoire for our upcoming Cantabile Festival on March 8th. We only have three weeks until the performance!

Festival Details (extensive info will be posted in a future blog – stay tuned!)
What: Fourth Annual Cantabile Festival for Young Voices
When: Saturday, March 8th, 2014
Where: First United Methodist Church of Palo Alto, 625 Hamilton Avenue
Who: Intermediate, Ensemble, Vocalise, Bravi, and four guest choirs
Call time: 10:00am - drop-off instructions coming soon
Pick up: Around 3:30pm – pick-up instructions coming soon

Parents and families: please look out information coming from the office on how you can volunteer on the day of the festival. With eight participating choirs, two guest artists, and one big concert, we need your help! Parent volunteers and chaperones play a crucial part each year in the success of this huge event. (And remember: this can count towards your 10 hours of Cantabile volunteer time!)

What To Practice for the March 8th Festival
All pieces for March 8th must be memorized for the concert! Click on the titles below to watch videos of the pieces you need to practice.


What To Practice for the May 10th Concert:
Click on the titles to watch videos of the pieces you need to practice.

Hats (music begins at 0:58)

Musicianship

Most of you have handed in your books to me for review over the break. If you missed this opportunity, PLEASE bring me your book at our next rehearsal!


Happy Practicing!

Friday, February 7, 2014

Rehearsal Blog Update 02/07/2014

Dear Intermediate Singers and Families,

A new piece was handed out this week. We didn't start it yet, but you can check it out below, along with the videos of the other pieces we're learning:

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A practice recording of There Was An Old Man From Calcutta was emailed to you. Please download it and listen to it!

We also started learning the game Omo Chio. For those of you who have never played it before, check out this video: Omo Chio

Musicianship

No homework this week! You'll get your books back next Thursday.


Happy Practicing!